CU 2.0 Launches an AI Platform Built for Credit Unions
A set of AI tools built for credit union work, ready to deploy and shared across the credit unions that use the platform ASHLAND, Ore. — CU 2.0 launched the CU 2.0 AI Platform, giving credit unions a set of AI tools built for their work and ready to put to use. Credit unions choose […]
CU 2.0 Launches AI Coaching Program That Puts People Before Tools
Credit unions in CU 2.0’s AI coaching program are building custom GPTs, testing new tools, and coding their own solutions, after first building the skills and confidence to use AI well ASHLAND, Ore. — CU 2.0 launched its AI coaching program for credit unions, a hands-on engagement built to help credit union teams gain real […]
CU 2.0 Announces Formation of AI-Focused CUSO to Help Credit Unions Navigate the Future of Artificial Intelligence
The credit union industry’s first dedicated AI coaching CUSO offers credit unions hands-on guidance, project support, and practical tools to move from AI curiosity to AI capability ASHLAND, Ore. — CU 2.0, a consultancy specializing in the intersection of financial technology and the credit union industry, today announced the formation of a Credit Union Service […]
AI Predictions for Credit Unions in 2026
These are our least-spicy AI predictions for credit unions in 2026. Nothing here requires a crystal ball or a huge leap of faith. These predictions are about trends already in motion that will (probably) become unavoidable by year-end. But here’s perhaps our spiciest take, and it’s not even on the list: AI represents a larger […]
AI Needs to Be a Priority in 2026
AI use needs to be on your 2026 strategic plan. That’s it. Full stop. We’ve spoken with countless credit unions about AI. We’ve also worked closely with several to uplevel their AI abilities. That’s why we feel so confident saying: Credit unions are way, way behind. In 2026, You need to do more. Where Credit […]
Using AI Responsibly at Work
It doesn’t matter if you use AI at work today. Ask yourself: In the next 5 years, will you use AI more or less at work? More, right? Which means everyone needs to know how to use AI responsibly. This is especially true for any task or role that uses generative AI. At the end, […]
Credit Union Technology Trends in 2026
What are credit union executives prioritizing in the next two years? If you’re a credit union executive, you know the drill. The industry is always shifting, and the list of priorities can feel a mile long. You’ve got to manage risk, attract new members, keep the lights on, and somehow find time to plan for […]
Which Credit Union Jobs Are in Danger of Being Automated by AI?
As credit unions evaluated AI in recent years, the buzz around job automation shifted from hopeful to urgent. When the original post ran in 2022, AI was still emerging. Now, in 2025, advanced AI tools are part of everyday workflows—even in slower‑adopting sectors like ours. It’s time to revisit which roles are changing…and what you […]
7 Wild Ripple Effects After Trump’s NCUA Purge
Quick recap for the folks in the cheap seats: On April 16, President Trump yeeted (technical term) the two Democratic directors off the NCUA board, leaving one very lonely Republican sitting in the command chair of a $2.3 trillion credit‑union Death Star. Cue speculation that we’re headed for an NCUA–FDIC wedding, a CFPB coma, and a Powell‑shaped vacancy at […]
Painted Hills CUSO, LLC Secures Investments from Six Leading Credit Unions, Invests in Quilo, a New York-Based Fintech, and Collectively Partners to Revolutionize Fintech Collaboration for Balance Sheet Optimization
Painted Hills CUSO, LLC, an innovative Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) focused on balance sheet management, is proud to announce significant investments from six distinguished credit unions: Rogue, MAPS, Carter, Community Financial, Skyla, and Central Willamette Credit Unions. This strategic infusion of capital marks a pivotal step in Painted Hills CUSO’s mission to streamline collaborations […]